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Chapter 955: Jiraiya: I Really Want to Punch the Old Man, Waiting Online!
Chapter 955: Jiraiya: I Really Want to Punch the Old Man, Waiting Online!
"Shikamaru, are you okay...?"
As Chouji leaped forward, he glanced at his friend beside him.
Although he wasn't the sharpest, he couldn't help but sense the threat in the Lord of the Scorch Sun's words.
If anyone else had made such a threat, even the other four Kage, Chouji wouldn't have been this concerned.
But the threat came from the Lord of the Scorch Sun himself.
This was the same person who had challenged the entire Ninja World, so the severity of the threat was unimaginable.
If the Lord of the Scorch Sun specifically targeted someone, not even the Nara Clan, let alone the Five Great Shinobi Villages, could withstand it.
Chouji was well aware of this, which made him deeply worried.
The Ino-Shika-Cho trio's fate was intertwined; if the Nara Clan faced misfortune, the Akimichi Clan couldn't escape unscathed.
"I'm fine!" Shikamaru snapped out of his thoughts and reassured, "Don't worry, the Scorch Sun Nation is the enemy of the Ninja World. Whether it continues to exist or not is one thing, let alone targeting our Nara Clan!"
Although he said this, his expression remained grim.
There's a saying, 'It's okay to deceive others, but don't deceive yourself.'
No matter how unwilling he was to admit it, Shikamaru was well aware of the gravity of the threat.
So, despite his calm exterior, his mind was racing with thoughts on how to counter the threat of clan annihilation.
Clan annihilation!
It was a very real possibility.
And no one understood how this crisis had come about better than Shikamaru.
His father had decided to tie their fate to the Hokage's 'ship,' which led to constant antagonism towards the Scorch Sun Nation, directly provoking the Lord of the Scorch Sun and bringing disaster upon the family.
Even with limited interaction, Shikamaru could tell that Uchiha Tang Ping, the Lord of the Scorch Sun, was not the type to prioritize the village's interests.
If he were, the clan could have made sacrifices to ensure their survival.
Unfortunately, not only was he not that type of person, but he was also incredibly willful.
The Nara Clan became a casualty of his whims.
Ordinary people's whims were insignificant.
But the Lord of the Scorch Sun's whims demanded a bloody price.
If he could go back in time, Shikamaru would definitely advise his father not to sacrifice the entire family for the Hokage or Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Unfortunately, what's done is done, and it's impossible to resolve the grudge between them now.
So, he had to consider how to resolve this crisis ahead of time.
The best solution would be for the Allied Forces to defeat the Scorch Sun Nation and then eliminate Tang Ping and the other high-ranking officials.
But even thinking about it was futile.
If it were possible, the Shinobi Villages and the Daimyo would have done it long ago; they wouldn't have let the Scorch Sun Nation survive until today.
It's not that they didn't want to, but they couldn't.
Late at night!
The group returned to the Allied Forces' headquarters.
After reporting Tang Ping's promise, Shikamaru stood by Jiraiya's side, continuing his role as a secretary and assistant.
Jiraiya noticed his unusual behavior but didn't ask right away. It was only after they finished discussing the next day's plan and left the command post that he spoke up.
"Is something wrong?"
He held Shikaku's son in high regard, which was why he brought him along.
"Nothing..."
Shikamaru hesitated but ultimately decided not to reveal his thoughts. If he did, he would have no room to maneuver, forcing the other party to make a decision.
Being an intelligent person, he understood that even if he didn't say anything, Jiraiya would eventually find out from Lee or Chouji. He wasn't worried about being misunderstood for keeping secrets.
Once the truth was revealed, the other party could make a decision without being pressured by him.
It must be said that Shikamaru's emotional intelligence was high, and he made the most suitable choice.
Indeed, Jiraiya immediately sought out Lee for answers.
He knew that Shikamaru wouldn't look so troubled without a reason, and as the Hokage, he needed to understand the situation.
Normally, it wouldn't be necessary, but since the unusual situation arose after his visit to the Scorch Sun Army, he felt it was important.
Lee, of course, couldn't hide anything from Jiraiya and told him everything that had happened.
"So, that person from the Shell Organization was indeed Hyuga Aozuki... I never would have guessed it. I truly didn't see it coming!"
Jiraiya couldn't help but smile wryly.
Who could have imagined that Hyuga Aozuki, who seemed like a mere background character, was actually a terrifyingly powerful ninja, almost at the pinnacle of the Kage level.
No matter how much his strength had grown, if he were to face Hyuga Aozuki, he wouldn't stand a chance.
It wasn't that he lacked confidence, but rather, his opponent's battle record was astonishing, with an undefeated streak since his debut.
The opponent had even defeated Pain earlier, not to mention the subsequent string of victories, which was enough to prove how formidable his strength was.
"Old man, you've really caused me a lot of trouble!"
Jiraiya was filled with resentment towards his own teacher.
If it weren't for his indulgence in Danzo's actions, the Uchiha clan's main branch wouldn't have left Konoha, and Team 404 wouldn't have become disloyal to the village, even establishing themselves as a formidable enemy.
If the opponent were here, Jiraiya would have wanted to give him a beating.
Wait a minute!
Jiraiya suddenly realized that his teacher had been resurrected using Edo Tensei and had taken action earlier that day.
Tomorrow, to protect the Kazekage and Mizukage, he would also take action, and he would definitely encounter his teacher again.
Perfect!
Jiraiya's heart was filled with excitement.
It wasn't because he had the chance to beat up his teacher, but because he was looking forward to seeing him again.
As for Shikamaru's unusual behavior, Jiraiya also understood the reason.
The Nara Clan! When Nara Shikaku was the strategist of Konoha, he had always targeted Tang Ping, naturally earning his grudge.
However, the opponent wasn't the type to let things go easily, so during the Allied Forces' siege of the Scorch Sun Nation, they sent Hyuga Aozuki to assassinate Shikaku, and they weren't planning to let the Nara Clan off the hook.
"Sigh!"
Jiraiya sighed lightly, his expression dejected.
From the village's perspective, if they could use the Nara Clan to resolve the Scorch Sun Nation's hatred towards the village, it would be a great success.
But from a personal standpoint, the Nara Clan was also facing this situation because they had served the village. If the Hokage didn't protect them, it would be too heartless.
It could only be said that at this moment, Jiraiya finally understood why his teacher had indulged Danzo.
With the existence of someone who could bear the darkness, the Hokage wouldn't have to face such difficulties.
However, after a brief moment of reflection, Jiraiya made a decision.
He must protect the Nara Clan!
Regardless of their relationship with Konoha, if the Scorch Sun Nation were to annihilate the Nara Clan, it would be a devastating blow to the village, so they had to be protected.
Even if it meant paying a huge price, it was worth it.
In this regard, although Jiraiya had double standards, he was indeed stronger than his teacher.
Soon, Shikamaru received assurance from Jiraiya, which slightly eased his worries.
As the Hokage, Jiraiya was indeed someone who could be trusted.
As long as Konoha was safe, the Scorch Sun Nation wouldn't be able to harm the Nara Clan... right?
With Shikamaru's wisdom, he knew that Tang Ping wouldn't resort to assassination or similar methods. Therefore, the opponent's plan to deal with the Nara Clan was based on the premise of destroying Konoha.
And to destroy Konoha, they would have to defeat the Allied Forces first, which was basically impossible.
At the very least, it couldn't be accomplished in a short time.
So it was understandable that he could relax.
The next day!
The sky had barely brightened when the Allied Forces began to gather, preparing for a full-scale battle.
Even the Five Kage had arrived at the frontline fortress early.
In this operation, the Allied Forces held nothing back, aiming to decapitate Kabuto Yakushi and eliminate the forbidden Edo Tensei technique in one go.
After this great battle, they had witnessed the power of the forbidden technique firsthand.
It had single-handedly changed the course of the battle.
With dozens of immortal strong warriors resurrected, including Kage-level and powerful Kage, and even Senju Hashirama, a super Kage, couldn't be brought back using Edo Tensei, how could they not be extremely cautious?
Therefore, it was imperative to find a solution.
For secrecy, only the Five Kage and their 'secretaries' knew about this plan.
The others only knew that there would be a counterattack today, but not the reason.
"Begin!"
Ai, the Fourth Raikage, spoke up, with people like Killer B, Mabui, and other high-ranking Cloud Ninjas standing by his side.
Large airships flew overhead, heading towards the White Death Army's resting place.
When the White Death Army rested, they resembled plants with their legs rooted in the ground, and their bodies became like wooden stakes.
From a distance, they looked like a terrifying group of white puppets.
As the airships began bombing, the decapitation plan officially commenced.
(End of Chapter)
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